Thursday, 27 July 2017

NEWCASTLE GIG ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 28JUL2017


Melbourne Street were so good last week. If you haven’t seen them, they play 4pm at The Gunyah Hotel this Sunday arvo.
Two great festivals coming up – Jazz and Classical (including other genres such as Baroque, Indigenous, Jazz, Pop and Romantic)
Art Gallery openings this Friday 28th July 6pm.                    
VERA ZULUMOVSKI - The Mazimalists Garden @ Curve Gallery and Studio 61 Hunter St.
JOHN WILKS, STEPHEN BARRY & JOHN LANGLEY                 -  Life Passion @ Art Systems  40 Anne St Wickham
VERVACITY - Newcastle Studio Potters @ Back to Back Gallery 57 Bull St Cooks Hill.

Music, etc, Coming Up

FRI, 28 JULY

Queens Wharf Hotel
2GOODREASONS + MARISSA
Wickham Park Hotel
EARLY DAZE
Junction Hotel
MATT MCLAREN
Belmont 16s
MIDNIGHT DRIFTERS + DANIEL ARVIDSON
Lizotte's
MY FRIEND THE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Wests Nelson Bay Diggers
THE BIG BANG
Lass O’Gowrie
TRUMAN SMITH BAND THE BAD TIME BOYS
Stockton Bowling Club
GREG BRYCE
MEX Club - Mayfield Ex-Services Club
LOVE THAT HAT
Charlestown Bowling Club
PHONIC DUO
Lucky Hotel
GARETH HUDSON
Blackbutt Hotel
MARK WELLS

 SAT, 29 JULY

Premier Hotel
3 OF A KIND
Cypress Lakes Resort
DAVE CARTER
Wickham Park
JYE SHARP + HELEN O'DEE & WALTER JNR BAND
Mezz Bar
LOKO
Royal Federal Hotel
STEEL CITY COVERS
Lock-Up
STITCHED UP
Exchange Hotel
SUNDAYS RECORD
Hexham Bowling Club
THE BIG BANG
Lizotte's
THE LEGENDARY RUSSELL MORRIS
Queens Wharf Hotel
TIM HARDING + PAPARAZZI
Event Cinema Kotara
ANDRE RIEU'S 2017 MAASTRICHT CONCERT SCREENING
Cambridge Hotel
JOSH PYKE
Club Kotara
BOBBY C
FogHorn Brewhouse
EAST WEST BLUES DUO
Stag & Hunter Hotel
THE CRAW
Cardiff RSL
RUNNING IN THE SHADOWS - THE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE SHOW
Warners Bay Hotel
THUNDERSTRUCK ACDC FEATURE SHOW
Wests New Lambton
HOT YOGIS

 SUN, 30 JULY

Mezz Bar
ADAM ECKERSLEY & BROOKE MCCLYMONT
Star Hotel Newcastle
BRUCE MATHISKE'S GUITAR LOUNGE
Mark Hotel
CRUZERS
Lizotte's
LAZY SUNDAY LUNCH WITH OSHEA
Queens Wharf Hotel
LOVE THAT HAT + WHARF LIFE
5 Sawyers
MARISSA+1
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
MARK WELLS
Honeysuckle Hotel
MATT MCLAREN + PHONIC DUO
Gunyah Hotel
MELBOURNE STREET
Premier Hotel
THE YEARS
MEX Club - Mayfield Ex-Services Club
DANIEL ARVIDSON SUNDAY 30TH JULY
ANDRE RIEU'S 2017 MAASTRICHT CONCERT SCREENING
Wickham Park Hotel
FLOYD VINCENT AND THE TEMPlE DOGS
Wests New Lambton
THE EVERLY BROTHERS & BUDDY HOLLY

 TUE, 1 AUGUST

Grand Hotel
NIMA PRESENTS: WALTER LAMPE QUARTET @ THE UNDERGROUND
BIGLOVEGOWILD
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New News
A DAY ON THE GREEN
KC and the Sunshine Band, Village People, Sister Sledge & Marcia Hines
Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley
Sat 16 December 2017
Get set to put on your boogie shoes and party when disco legends KC and the Sunshine BandVillage People and Sister Sledge combine for a huge a day on the green tour this December.
All artists will perform with full bands, including an impressive 15-piece outfit with 
KC and the Sunshine Band.
Joining the celebration will be Australia's own disco royalty 
Marcia Hines. The king of boogie and the queens of disco sharing the same stage with a cowboy, a construction worker, a Native American, a policeman, a biker and a soldier at an event jam-packed with guaranteed party-starters.
Can you dig it!
MEMBERS PRE-SALE STARTS
12PM
 MONDAY 31 JULY UNTIL
5PM WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST (LOCAL TIME)*
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VERVACITY
Back to Back Galleries Presents
A new exhibition featuring ceramic art by
Sandra Burgess and Sharon Taylor and paintings by Steph Berick, Jill Campbell,
Clare Felton, Bev Leggett Simmons and Jackie Maundrell-Hall.
Opening: Friday 28th July 2017 at 6pm.
Continuing until Sunday 13th August.
As the title suggests, the Artists have combined to present a vibrant and bold feast for the senses. Atmospheric oil paintings and lively mixed media works complement the nature inspired ceramic sculptures.
Newcastle Studio Potters is a not for profit incorporated association supporting ceramic artists. Its gallery Back to Back Gallery, while presenting exhibitions in various media focuses on traditional and contemporary ceramics.
Gallery hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 11am-5pm
57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill, Newcastle, NSW 2300
NEWCASTLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Newcastle Music Festival 2017 begins on 9th August with Baroque and Beyond at The University Gallery, Newcastle University and reaches it's finale on the 20th August with the Finale Concert at Newcastle Christ Church Cathedral in a concert featuring The Christ Church Camerata, Festival String Orchestra and guest soloists Anthony Albrecht, Gavin Clark (Celli) and Peter Guy on the Cathedral organ. 
There are many delights between:
·  August 9 - Baroque and Beyond - A collaboration of artist Brett McMahon with the Christ Church Camerata - University Gallery 6:30pm
·  August 10 - 1233 ABC present The Banter in Concert - Featuring hosts David Banney and Paul Bevan and their guest performers Anna da Silva Chen, Quintus and members of The Dungeon Big Band - The Link Gallery, Newcastle Museum 7:30pm
·  August 11 - Baroque & Beyond #2 - Featuring flautist Sally Walker and recorder ensemble Nova Praetorians - University Gallery 12:10pm
·  August 11 - Four Seasons with Spice - violinist Anna da Silva Chen and members of The Christ Church Camerata - Christ Church Cathedral 7:30pm
·  August 12 - Nan Price Memorial Scholarship - a competition for young pianists - Newcastle Grammar School Performance Space 10:00am
·  August 12 - Mahler and More - Contralto Silvia Clark with Ross Fiddes - Christ Church Cathedral 2:30pm
·  August 12 - 1,000 Years of Music - Echology, Newcastle Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble, Newcastle Conservatorium String Quartet - A millennium of music from around the globe in 60 minutes, including African drumming, Bach, Aboriginal songs and jazz - Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Laman St 7:30pm
·  August 13 - Festival Choir in Concert - The inaugural Festival Chorus joins  internationally-acclaimed soprano Hyeseoung Kwon  and some of Newcastle’s best-loved choirs in a performance that includes John Rutter’s beautiful Requiem and Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer - Christ Church Cathedral 2:30pm
·  August 14 - Wind and Brass - Sylvia Clarke (contralto), Newcastle Wind Orchestra, Festival Brass, Ian Cook (conductor) - The official launch concert for the Newcastle Wind Orchestra – NWO. The program will open with a newly formed brass quintet called Festival Brass featuring some the leading brass players in the Newcastle Region lead by trombonist Jack Machin - Harold Lobb Concert Hall 7:30pm
·  August 15 - Romantic Song - Baritone Christopher Allan is joined by pianist Erin Sweetman to perform Romantic songs of Robert Schumann - Adamstown Arts, Adamstown Uniting Church 7:30pm
·  August 15 - Bach Up Late - Anthony Albrecht in a late night performance of mystical and evocative music for solo cello, from JS Bach to Australia’s Sarah Hopkins - Adamstown Arts, Adamstown Unting Church 9:30pm
·  August 16 - Baroque and Beyond #3 - Brett McMahon and David Banney in conversation with the Director of the University Gallery, Gillean Shaw, discussing the concept of the Baroque in art and music of the 21st century - University Art Gallery 12:30pm
·  Ella, Centenary of a Jazz Goddess - Join Heather Price and Newcastle’s premiere big band in this celebration of the life and the work of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, including Too Darn Hot, Caravan, and Fascinatin’ Rhythm - Adamstown Arts, Adamstown Uniting Church 7:30pm
·  August 17 - Sea Pictures - Deborah Humble returns in a concert of English songs, including Elgar’s evocative Sea Pictures, in which she is joined by the Orava Quartet, Claire Howard Race and Glen Scribner for the first of their two appearances in this year’s festival - Christ Church Cathedral 7:30pm
·  August 18 - Schubert and Shostakovitch Romance and Revolution - Orava Quartet and Anthony Albrecht. Schubert’s sublime String Quintet is the platform for a homecoming performance in which Novocastrians Anthony Albrecht and Thomas Chawner (violist of the award-winning Orava Quartet) perform together for the first time since school days. The concert opens with one of Shostakovich’s best-known and most shattering works – the String Quartet No. 8 - Harold Lobb Concert Hall 7:30pm
·  August 19 - Deborah Humble in Conversation and Masterclass - Emerging singers work with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble – what does it take to make a career in opera? - Newcastle Grammar School Performance Space 10:30am
·  August 19 - Puccini and More, Hyeseoung Kwon in Recital - In her second appearance at this year’s Festival, Hyeseoung Kwon sings music of Puccini, Verdi and Strauss, and joins violinist Peta Dries in Eric Whitacre’s brilliant and evocative Five Hebrew Love Songs - Harold Lobb Concert Hall 2:30pm
·  August 19 - John Paul Young in Concert - Don’t miss this unique event as JPY, an icon of the Australian music scene, performs favourites, and collaborates with the Christ Church Camerata Quartet. The concert begins with the outstanding singer Heather Price - Adamstown Arts, Adamstown Uniting Church 7:30pm
·  August 20 - Festival Finale Concert - The Christ Church Camerata joins cellist Anthony Albrecht in concertos by Vivaldi and Haydn in a concert that features the Festival String Orchestra before concluding in grand style with Respighi’s Suite for Organ and Strings - Christ Church Cathedral 2:30pm
Baroque & Beyond – Free
Banter in Concert – Gold coin donation
Nan Price Memorial Scholarship – Free
All other concerts – check prices at : http://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org/tickets/
Newcastle Music Festival Finale Concert
Sunday 20th August, 2:30pm
Newcastle Christ Church Cathedral
Anthony Albrecht and Gavin Clark (cellos)
Peter Guy (organ)
Festival Strings, Newcastle Strings, Christ Church Camerata, David Banney (conductor)
The Christ Church Camerata joins cellist Anthony Albrecht in concertos by Vivaldi and Haydn in a concert that features the Festival String Orchestra before concluding in grand style with Respighi’s Suite for Organ and Strings.
GIAZOTTO: ‘Albinoni’s Adagio’
PURCELL: Suite from The Fairy Queen, Z 629 (excerpts)
VIVALDI: Concerto in G minor for two cellos and strings, RV 531
HAYDN: Cello Concerto No 2 in D major, Hob VIIb:2
RESPIGHI: Suite in G for organ and strings
Adults $30
Concession & Seniors $20
Family $70
2017 JAZZ FESTIVAL: 25TH- 27TH AUGUST, 2017
At "WESTS" New Lambton, see more in following article.
NEWCASTLE & HUNTER JAZZ CLUB
Welcome to the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Website.
 The Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club aims to foster live Jazz music in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area. The club holds regular jazz  functions every month throughout the year.  For details of these activities scroll down. A full colour newsletter is distributed to members monthly.
The main activity for the year, The Newcastle Jazz Festival, is held on the last full weekend in August. It is regarded as one of the best Jazz Festivals in Australia. In 2017 the festival will be held again at Western Suburbs Leagues Club, New Lambton. We had so much good feedback on this venue.
Some of the artists are Adam Miller, Andy Firth, Don Hopkins, Fish Fry, Galapagos Duck, Geoff Power Jazz Band, Half Nelson, Janet Seidel Quartet, New Wobbly Boot Jazz and Blues Band, Rehab Brass Band, Sinatra Swing (Mitch Capone & the Andy Firth Orchestra), Terence Koo Solo Piano & Trio, etc etc.Plus big bands Dungeon Bitg Band (Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald), Australian Army Band Newcastle, Newcastle Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra, Geoff Power’s Great Gatzby Orchestra and New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra.
Jazz the Night Away – Sat night – dancing the night away.
Check out for more info on the tab Jazz Festival 2017 at website: www.newcastlejazz.com.au

Sunday 30 July 2017
Eric Gibbons’ Newcastle New Orleans Jazz Band
Central Charlestown Leagues Club
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Jazz Club Members: $10         Guests: $15
Eric Gibbons: Trombone/Vocal
Bob Henderson: Trumpet
Peter Buckland: Reeds
Rachel Hamilton: Keyboard
Guy Thomson: Bass
Joel Davis: Drums

Sunday 24 Sep 2017
An Afternoon in Paris with the George Washingmachine Quintet
Central Charlestown Leagues Club
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Jazz Club Members: $10         Guests: $15
George Washingmachine: Violin
Claire O’Meara: Accordion
Stan Valacos: Double Bass
Arthur Washington: Guitar
Nadya Golski: Vocals
THE REGAL CINEMA
VICEROY'S HOUSE  (PG)   CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW TRAILER
FRIDAY at 7.30pm Complimentary Gin & Tonics for first 25 arrivals
Queen Victoria’s great-grandson Lord Mountbatten  (Hugh Bonneville) and his wife (Gillian Anderson) oversee the end of British colonial rule in 1947 India. Directed by Gurinder Chadha  (Bend It Like Beckham).
“Stunning. ” 
★★★★  – The National Student
“A vivid account of a complex period of Indian history, driven by fine performances. ” – Screen International 
★★★★  – The Times
THEIR FINEST (M)   CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW TRAILER
SATURDAY at 12 Noon  Complimentary High Tea with scones, jam & cream, sandwiches, mini pies, Twinings Tea or Filter Coffee & sherry.
Period comedy-drama about a group of filmmakers struggling to make an inspirational film to boost morale during the Blitz of London in WWII. Sterling British cast includes Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Bill Nighy (Love Actually) and Sam Claflin (Me Before You).
“A top notch British comedy.” The Times
“One of the best movies of the year.” Daily Mail
“A delight. Bill Nighy is brilliantly funny 4 Stars.” Evening Standard
THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M)  
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SATURDAY at 3pm  Includes Movie Snacks: chips & fun size chocolate
A man’s past abruptly retakes possession of him a half-century later in this big-screen adaptation of the Man Booker Prizewinning novel about a love triangle and its consequences over the decades. From director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox), starring Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent, Emily Mortimer  and Charlotte Rampling.
“Brilliant.” – Reader’s Digest
Beguiling and affecting.” – Sight & Sound
“Jim Broadbent at his best.” – The Independent
VICEROY'S HOUSE  (PG)      CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW TRAILER
SATURDAY at 7.30pm  Have an early dinner then enjoy a complimentary dessert, cheese plate & port at the Regal
Queen Victoria’s great-grandson Lord Mountbatten  (Hugh Bonneville) and his wife (Gillian Anderson) oversee the end of British colonial rule in 1947 India. Directed by Gurinder Chadha  (Bend It Like Beckham).
“Stunning. ” 
★★★★  – The National Student
“A vivid account of a complex period of Indian history, driven by fine performances. ” – Screen International 
★★★★  – The Times
MY COUSIN RACHEL (M)  CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW TRAILER
SUNDAY at 12 Noon  Include brunch of pancakes, fruit salad, yoghurt, ham, cheese & tomato toasties, OJ, sherry, Twinings Tea & filter coffee
Based on the classic novel by Daphne Du Maurier  (The Birds, Rebecca), adapted and directed by Roger Michell  (Notting Hill, Le Week-end). A young Englishman (Sam ClaflinMe Before You) plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin (Rachel WeiszThe Light Between Oceans) believing she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.
"An elegant, sumptuous and subtle adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier novel." Newsday
THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M)  CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW TRAILER
SUNDAY at 3pm  Includes Movie Snacks: chips & fun size chocolate
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In this inspiring true story, a heroic Polish couple (Jessica Chastain and Johan Heldenbergh) help save hundreds of people and animals during WWII by sheltering them in the basement of the Warsaw zoo.
“Filled with the power of exquisitely executed storytelling.” The Film Stage
"Both inspiring and riveting, and comes as a welcome reminder in this time of uncertainty that even in the face of astonishing evil, humanity and goodness can also rise to the occasion." Associated Press
Swedish Night: A MAN CALLED OVE (M)
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SUNDAY at 7pm  “Skoal!” $10 ticket includes Mini Smorgasbord
Ove, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife’s grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbours.
“A salute to community. Puts a successful Scandinavian spin on the feel good comic drama where a curmudgeon gets a second chance at enjoying life.”
The Sunday Age
REGAL SCREENINGS
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
Friday 28 July - Sunday 30 July
Fri 28 July at 7.30pm  VICEROY HOUSE (PG) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 29 July at 12 Noon THEIR FINEST (M) Includes Complimentary High Tea 
Sat 29 July at 3pm THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M)  Includes Treats
Sat 29 July at 7.30pm   VICEROY HOUSE (PG)  (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 30 July at 12 Noon  MY COUSIN RACHEL (M) Includes Brunch
Sun 30 July at 3pm  THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M) Includes Treats
Sun 30 July at 7pm  Swedish Night: A MAN CALLED OVE (M) $10

Friday 4 August - Sunday 6 August
Fri 4 August at 7.30pm  20th CENTURY WOMEN (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 5 August at 12 Noon  A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Final Screening Includes Complimentary High Tea 
Sat 5 August at 3pm  VICEROY HOUSE (PG)  Includes Treats
Sat 5 August at 7.30pm  MY COUSIN RACHEL (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 6 August at 12 Noon  THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M) Includes Brunch
Sun 6 August at 3pm THEIR FINEST (M) Includes Treats
Sun 6 August at 7pm  Hiroshima Day Cult Classic: GODZILLA (PG) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry.
Email: book@regalcinema.org  Website: www.regalcinema.org
Phone: 02 4951 7630 (24 hours, please leave message) Facebook: Regal Cinema
Regal Cinema, 4 Moore Street, Birmingham Gardens
Box Office opens & Complimentary Drinks 30 minutes before screening
Car Park with unlimited free weekend parking 1 minute walk from cinema

NIMA presents Tuesday Night Jazz
And Improvised Music
Grand Hotel Underground, cnr Bolton and Church Sts
Doors open 7:30pm
Full $15 / Concession & Members $10
Doors Open : 7:30pm
Full $15/Concession & Members $10
TUESDAY'S THIS MONTH
1 Aug
Walter Lampe Quartet​
Walter Lampe - Piano
Bob Henderson - Trumpet
Ashley Turner - Bass
Andrew Dickenson - Drums
8 Aug
Josh Hindmarsh Quartet​
Josh Hindmarsh - Guitar
Leo Larratt - Guitar
Ashley Turner - Bass
Andrew Dickeson - Drums
STAG & HUNTER
8pm other than indicated:
Sat 29 July
The Craw – Free
Rock/punk band….
Thu 3 August
Merewether Fats Blues Band – 7:30pm – Free
Fri 4 August
Claude Hay – 7:00pm - $12 + Booking Fee
Blues/ Rock – Hailing from the Blue Mountains near Sydney, award winning Australian solo artist Claude Hay invokes the best of stomping traditional blues, hard rock and booty-shaking funk, all delivered with slide guitar chops to burn and a vocal range to match. Claude is perhaps the world’s ultimate Do-It- Yourself musician – initially forging his live sound on the back of looping technology which allowed him to create a band vibe without the band. This approach has seen this fiercely independent artist build an audience for his music globally with the release of three award-winning home-made albums. His fourth album “Roller Coaster” released September 2016 saw him form a band, hence his song writing became unhindered from the constraints of looping which allowed him to finesse his rock-blues, come funk-hillbilly mojo to another level.
Sun 13 August
Passport To Airlie Band Comp – 4:00pm – Weekly
Thu 14 September
The Double Up Lounge ft Vinyl DJ Dan Phelan
Thu 28 September
Fiona Boyes Band - $18 + Booking Fee
Country – Fiona Boyes, an Australian blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, has been recording and performing for more than 25 years, building a career that has taken her to major festivals and stages around the world.  A veteran recording artist with 13 releases, Australia’s first lady of the Blues has been honoured with 7 USA Blues Music Award nominations in 5 different categories over the years, including 2 nominations in the 2016 USA Blues Music Awards – ‘Acoustic Artist of the Year’ and ‘Acoustic Album of the Year’ – for her latest release ‘Professin’ the Blues’.   She’s also received more than 30 Australian music awards, spanning the blues, folk, jazz and Americana scenes. Fiona’s immersion in the wide musical and historical traditions that make up the Blues and her deep love of the art-form itself lends conviction and authenticity to her playing and song writing.
Fiona began her career as a Blues artist when she won an Australian made Maton guitar in a local coffee shop talent show.  During the early years she honed her skills with all female band, The Mojos, who went on to become one of Australia’s premier blues acts, with 5 recordings to their credit.  In 2000 Fiona released her debut solo recording, which won Australian Blues Album, Female Artist, and Song of the Year awards.  Her international career took off in 2003 when she won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, the first woman and first non-American to be so honoured.  Since then she has released numerous award winning albums and maintained a busy international touring schedule.
Equally at home on acoustic or electric guitars, her repertoire is like a Blues travelogue. Listen to her play and you’ll hear pre-war Delta slide, wailing laments, single chord Mississippi Hills grooves, intricate and beautiful finger picking, rollicking New Orleans barrelhouse, greasy Memphis soul, driving classic Chicago sounds, the country stylings of Texas Swing, and the uptown sounds of the West Coast.  On her latest release – ‘Professin’ the Blues’ – Fiona digs deep into her love of acoustic blues guitar and songwriting: the roots of the Blues.  As her friend and mentor, the late, great Hubert Sumlin said. ‘She’s got it!  I’ve played with all of them – and she’s got it!’
Constantly touring, Fiona divides her time between Australia, Nth America and Europe. Her home-away-from-home is Portland, Oregon, as she follows the festival seasons in both hemispheres. When she is back in Australia, Fiona lives on the Clarence River in northern NSW, with her husband Steve (aka The Preacher), a social activist and Anglican priest, and between them they share the joys of five children and eight grandchildren.
Thu 9 November
Wille and the Bandits w/ Claude Hay - $14 + Booking Fee
Rock/ Roots – Having toured their unique brand of roots rock with the likes of Deep Purple, Joe Bonamassa, The John Butler Trio and Status Quo Wille and the Bandits are now proudly touring their brand new, critically acclaimed album ‘Breakfree’.
The band are famous for creating an astonishingly huge sound, incorporating eclectic grooves from World music to Heavy Rock, using bizarre instrumentation such as Tongue Drum, Djembe, Lap steel guitar and Double bass they push the boundaries of what is expected of a modern three piece.
Although difficult to pigeon hole, Wille and the Bandits are taking roots rock music to a new level.
Wille and the Bandits are renowned for their diverse song writing and often likened to the greats of the 70’s such as Led Zeppelin, Santana and Pink Floyd, this comparison, although bold, only scrapes the surface of the Bands influences and sound.
Wille and the Bandits are on a journey which has so far been miraculous. All achieved through hard work and a true passion for making music. Playing over 200 shows a year these guys are really tight. So please do not miss the opportunity to see one of the most impressive live acts of this generation.
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES EVENTS
All events at the Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music presents: A Night of Percussion. Tickets at the box office from 6:00pmFriday 28 July, 7:00pm
Newcastle Conservatorium Breast Cancer Choir 'The D MAJORS' Gala Concert. A community concert to raise funds for The D Majors Mudgee Tour. Tickets at the box office from 1:00pmSunday 30 July, 2.00pm.
COMING UP AT THE GALLIPOLI LEGION CLUB
Key Player Productions presents live funk, soul, jazz and swing every Thursday, upstairs at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Hamilton. Tickets at the door 7.30pm for 8pm start. Email enquiries.
Key Player Productions is dedicated to bringing funk, big band, soul...really, any music that gets a crowd going and shows them a good time...to the Gallipoli Legions Club, upper level stage!
We want to send you home, spreading the word to your friends and family how Newcastle is stacked full of ridiculously talented musicians who showcase their talents right here in Hamilton, NSW, for everyone to come and enjoy on a weekly basis.
Bringing live music to Hamilton, upstairs at Gallipoli Legion Club, 3-5 Beaumont St
Tuesdays and Thursdays in June
Doors open 7:30pm, $15 Entry at the door
Rock’n’swing Dance Classses Mon nights – 7pm
Christmas in July with John Bond + Pam & Les – Sat July 29 – 2pm
“Christmas in July” – Sat July 29 - 11:30am
Rattlesnakes – Sat August 26 – 2:00pm (Goodby Winter, Hello Spring!) – Members Celebration

THE WICKHAM PARK HOTEL
Helen O'Dee & The Walter Jnr. Band
Sat July 29, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Jye Sharp
Jye Sharp has become a Wicko favourite! Come see what all the fuss is about!
9:00pm - 12:30am Heln O'Dee & The Walter Jnr. Band
Come join us for a festive Wicko Family Christmas!
Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs
Sun July 30, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Tim Rossignton
Singer/Songwriter from Newcastle. In his acoustic style Tim finds an element for playing original music and music from artists that inspire him.
5:30pm - 9:30pm Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs
From the age of ten when he first picked up the classical guitar through to his first professional band at the age of fourteen Floyd has been totally immersed in the world of music and performance. Over the years he has largely by-passed musical trends and fads preferring to follow his own muse and lead one of Australia’s most unique and enduring party bands as they record and tour both here and overseas.
Viagro
Fri August 04, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Viagro
A Rock, punk outfit from Newcastle featuring Palzy Daivah (vocals, bass guitar and cymbals) Adem Daivah (vocals, guitar, kick and snare drums)
Spy V Spy
Sat August 05, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Plastic Voyage
Plastic Voyage is a diverse and energetic groove band. Australia. Mixing elements of funk, soul, blues, hip-hop, ska, jazz, world music & lounge the group crafts energetic and sophisticated sounds.
9:00pm - 12:30am Spy V Spy + Vodoo Express
One of the most legendary Australian bands Spy V Spy are coming to the Wicko!
Supported by Voodoo Express

Not so New News
INCREDIBLE WINTER EVENT LINEUP AT ADAMSTOWN ARTS!
VENUE
Adamstown Uniting Church – Church Auditorium
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
ELLA: CENTENARY OF A JAZZ GODDESS – THE DUNGEON BIG BAND WITH HEATHER PRICE
Wednesday 16 August @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm - $25 - $35
2017 Newcastle Music Festival Event – The Dungeon Big Band with Heather Price (vocals), Rod Barnes (director)
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald’s birth. Join Newcastle’s premiere big band in this celebration of the life and the work of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, including Too Darn Hot, Caravan, and Fascinatin’ Rhythm. This concert celebrates the songs that Ella made famous, particularly the Songbooks of the great composers.
Purchase tickets online through trybooking or at the door. 
Tickets: $35 / $25 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $80
Book by July 16th for a $5 discount!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $30 / $20 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $75. Choose ‘Early Bird prices’ when booking online.
DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 16 August
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost:  $25 - $35
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
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There’s much to love at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 2017.
O'Keeffe, Preston, Cossington Smith: making modernism  
This exhibition brings together the iconic work of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe with modernist masterpieces by two of Australia’s most celebrated 20th-century artists, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith.1 Jul – 2 Oct 2017
Robert Mapplethorpe: the perfect medium
Mapplethorpe is among the most influential visual artists of the late 20th-century. This exhibition presents a selection of his photographs from floral still lifes and rare colour photographs to his controversial erotic imagery.28 Oct 2017 – 18 Feb 2018  
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This is the first exhibition at the Gallery devoted to the greatest Dutch painters of the 17th century and the flourishing artistic culture of the time. Drawn from the Rijksmuseum, it includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Ruisdael, Hals, de Heem, de Hooch, Lievens and Leyster.11 Nov 2017 – 18 Feb 2018
LES MISERABLES
Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter St, Newcastle
16-26 August
Prepare to be transported by the spectacle and drama of Les MiserablesMetropolitan Players
To celebrate 40 years of producing musical theatre for Newcastle audiences, Metropolitan Players will bring the classic Les Miserables to the Civic Theatre Newcastle in 2017. This is the longest running musical on the West End (running continuously since October 1985) and the second longest running musical in the world and a firm favourite with audiences everywhere.
Based on the Victor Hugo novel, set in early 19th century France, it is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child.
Following on from our hugely successful productions of “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Hairspray” “Mary Poppins” and “Wicked”, prepare to be transported by the spectacle and drama of Les Miserables when Metropolitan Players bring this production to life for Newcastle audiences.
A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Based on a novel by Victor Hugo. Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg. Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Les Miserables is licensed by Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd by arrangement with Music Theatre International and CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD
Act 1 90mins  Interval 20mins Act 2 70mins = 3hrs
Prices
  • Adult$66.30
  • Junior/Conc/Student$56.10
  • Groups 8+$58.15
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Dates
Wednesday 16 August 20178:00 PM
Friday 18 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 19 August 20172:00 PM  and 8:00 PM
Sunday 20 August 20172:00 PM
Wednesday 23 August 20178:00 PM
Friday 25 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 26 August 20172:00 PM  and 8:00 PM
GUITARRA - PACO PEÑA & THE GRIGORYAN BROTHERS
Supported by Jim Pennell + Phil Manning
Enmore TheatreSUN 27 AUG @ 7PM
PriceFrom $79
Bookings(02) 9550 3666
ModeTheatre Mode - Reserved Seating
TicketsOn sale now @ The Enmore Theatre & Ticketek
Guitarra brings together arguably the world’s finest guitarists over a diverse selection of musical genres. Don’t miss your chance to see these masters of their craft in this year’s most unique guitar event.
Led by Paco Peña, described by Guitar Magazine as the ‘world’s greatest flamenco guitarist’, the show will comprise of four guitar acts set to leave audiences reeling in the wake of their technical skill and artistry.
Joining Paco will be Australia’s finest guitar duo, four-time ARIA nominees Salva and Leonard Grigoryan the Grigoryan Brothers. Leading jazz guitarist and former Sydney Symphony Orchestra soloist Jim Pennell will also be joining the performance, with the lineup rounded out by Chain Guitarist Phil Manning, described as the man who has ‘electric fingers on an acoustic guitar’ by Blues Deluxe.
The concert will see these world class musicians playing individual sets that explore their extensive catalogues before embracing a crescendo of a finale, an eclectic collaborative performance that will pierce the heart of blues, jazz, classical and the flamenco guitar.
This is an absolute must see for guitar and music lovers alike!
The performers of Guitarra;
Paco Pena
Paco Pena embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer and artistic mentor he has transformed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form.
In 1997 Paco was proud to be named the Oficial de la Cruz de la Orden del Merito Civil and in May 2012 was awarded the Gold Medal in the arts by the John F. Kennedy Centre for the performing Arts in Washington. These honours were both bestowed by King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Grigoryan Brothers
Regarded as one of Australia’s finest musical duos The Grigoryan Brothers, Salva and Leonard, are musical chameleons with skills reaching throughout the realms of Latin, jazz, folk and contemporary genres.
Despite having great success in their solo ventures, Salva is also a part of internationally acclaimed guitar duo ‘MGT’ and Leonard is a composter and performer in contemporary ensemble ‘Magnolia’, together they create works that are unique and powerful, thus far releasing six studio albums the latest of which is titled ‘This Time’.
Jim Pennell
Leading jazz guitarist Jim Pennell has been an icon of the Australian jazz and guitar scenes for the past 35 years. Jim is no stranger to working with some of Australia’s jazz greats, including Bob Barnard, Don Burrows and Ian Date and some of the country’s most iconic singers including, Tom Burlinson, Rhonda Birchmore and Anthony Warlow.
With a diverse range of accolades and experiences, Jim appeared for 7 months as a key musician in the 2014 production of Baz Luhrman’s ‘Strictly Ballroom’, was a featured soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2011 and has played for audiences worldwide.
Phil Manning
Phil Manning is a leader and pioneer in Australian blues music. At the forefront of the genre since the 60s, Phil is a founding member of the iconic band ‘Chain’, the only blues act to ever have an Australian number one with ‘Black’n’Blue’. Their 1971 album ‘Toward the Blues’ went double gold.
Critically acclaimed the world over, Phil has recently added two more awards to his growing collection of accolades Producer of the Year and Solo/Duo Artist of the Year at the annual VicTas Blues Awards.
MIDNIGHT OIL – THE GREAT CIRCLE 2017
Sat 21 October 2017
Special Guests: Birds of Tokyo, Ash Grunwald
Hope Estate, 2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
The time has come … for Midnight Oil. From the northern beaches of Sydney to the streets of Manhattan, they have stopped traffic, inflamed passions, inspired fans, and broken new ground.
"The Great Circle 2017" World Tour will see the group's classic lineup literally circle our overheating planet for 6 months, starting and ending with gigs in Sydney. It will be Midnight Oil's first tour in 15 years and their biggest tour since classic 80's and early 90's albums like "10-1", "Diesel & Dust" and "Blue Sky Mining" sold over 10 million copies around the world.
Midnight Oil is more than just a rock'n'roll band. In 2017 they will finally bring things back to where they all began with this one special tour. The circle remains unbroken.
B Reserve Seat - $132.45
General Admission Rear Lawn - $99.90
Through Ticketek.com.au
STAR 104.5 LIVE!
Sat 4th November 4:30pm
Entertainment Grounds, Gosford
This My Ticketmaster internet-only presale is available from NOW until 9am, Friday 23 June 2017, and is strictly subject to availability.
STAR 104.5 and Empire Touring are excited to announce the return of Star 104.5 LIVE!It's the biggest rock 'n' roll party on the coast and now it's bigger and better than ever with a huge 12-act line up guaranteed to rock your socks off and the 12th very special artist to be announced in August!
Wendy Matthews
1927
Dragon
Gangajang
Pseudo Echo
Moving Pictures
Steve Kilbey of the Church
Eurogliders
Swanee
Real Life
Chocolate Starfish
Tickets: $105.81, General Admission
80'S FEST @ HOPE ESTATE
Get ready to return to the 80s in November 2017! Abstract Entertainment and Hope Estate is proud to announce five of the biggest 80s International music acts Paul Young, Go West, The Cutting Crew, Wang Chung and Taylor Dayne will be joined by Australia’s own John Paul Young and the Allstars, Pseudo Echo and The Chantoozies for an unforgettable 80s Fest in the Hunter Valley on Saturday, 4th November.
80’s Fest: Taylor Dayne, Go West…
Its an 80s FEST in November as some of the biggest 80s
music acts head to the Hunter Valley!
4th November, 2017 – Hope Estate
Get ready to return to the 80s in November 2017!  Abstract Entertainment and Hope Estate is proud to announce five of the biggest 80s International music actsPaul YoungGo West, The Cutting CrewWang Chung and Taylor Dayne will be joined by Australia’s own John Paul Young and the Allstars, Pseudo Echo and The Chantoozies for an unforgettable 80s Fest in the Hunter Valley on Saturday, 4th November.
The incredible lineup features some of the best artists of the era!
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